The South African Social Media Landscape Report 2026 is almost here, and we’re excited to reveal the panel joining us for the launch webinar on 30 June.
This year’s theme, The Human Edge: Winning in an AI-Saturated World, explores one of the biggest questions facing marketers today:
As AI becomes more accessible and more widely adopted, what will help brands stand out when everyone has access to the same tools?
This year’s report dives into:
- The rise of AI-generated content and AI-driven decision-making
- The balance between human storytelling and machine-led execution
- The growing importance of trust, credibility, and accountability as AI becomes more autonomous
- Where AI enhances performance, and where it risks eroding authenticity and control
- How social media strategies are evolving in response to intelligent systems and changing audience expectations
To unpack the findings of the report and discuss the future of social media, marketing and digital communication in South Africa, we’ll be joined by:
• Arthur Goldstuck, CEO, World Wide Worx
• Dr Mark Nasila, Chief Data & Analytics Officer, FNB Risk
• Christian Nee-Whang, Chief Commercial Officer, Ask Africa
• Karen Denny, Divisional Exec: Digital Marketing, Standard Bank Group
• Tumelo Motingoe, Senior Media Manager, Old Mutual
Date: 30 June 2026
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 SAST
Event Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWrignpzhX8 (turn on notifications!)
Whether you’re in marketing, communications, PR or social media, this session will explore the trends shaping the industry and the role of human creativity in an AI-driven world.
